Legal Senior Manager, M&A and Strategic Contracts

Nubank•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an individual-contributor Senior Expert role, equivalent to a Senior Manager in an individual-contributor career path, on Nu’s Global Strategic Contracts & Growth team. The team supports strategic projects for Nu’s global growth. Nu’s Legal Team protects the company’s interests and reputation by supporting the launch and sustainable growth of products and services, providing specialized legal analysis, proposing innovative solutions, and mitigating legal risk. The role reports to the Legal Director who leads the team. The position leads legal workstreams for M&A projects, particularly in the financial and technology sectors, including due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents, and coordination with Nu’s Corporate Development team and external advisors. Transactions may take place in different countries. The role also negotiates complex agreements, including Banking-as-a-Service, payments, partnerships, and global vendor agreements, and advises on technology and fintech products. The role provides legal support for M&A, strategic partnerships, and global contracts. It involves working with internal teams and outside counsel, coordinating legal due diligence, negotiating transaction agreements, and supporting strategic discussions and measures implemented after signing and closing. For strategic contracts, the role reviews, negotiates, and drafts agreements with global suppliers and strategic partners, negotiating directly with counterparties and contributing to business strategy and vision. The role also uses and promotes AI tools in legal research, drafting, and review, and helps the team improve efficiency and adopt new ways of working. The position is based in Miami, United States, with a hybrid work model requiring office attendance at least twice a week; the posting describes this as 2–3 times per week. The posting also says the position should be located in one of Nu’s existing offices, preferably São Paulo, Palo Alto, or Miami.

Requirements

Law degree and active admission to the New York Bar in good standing.
Experience in M&A, particularly in the financial and technology sectors, in a law firm or in-house.
Experience with fintech products and negotiating technology and fintech agreements.
Hands-on use of AI tools in legal work and an AI-forward, innovative mindset.
Objective communication and proactive stakeholder management.
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
Holistic thinking.
Proactive and curious attitude.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
Project management ability.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to autonomously lead cross-functional projects.

Nice To Haves

Brazilian bar (OAB) membership.
Advanced Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead Legal’s work on M&A, including interactions with internal teams and outside counsel.
Coordinate legal due diligence for M&A transactions.
Negotiate transaction agreements and support strategic discussions and measures to be implemented post-signing and post-closing.
Review, negotiate, and draft contracts with global suppliers and strategic partners, especially technology and fintech agreements.
Negotiate directly with counterparties and contribute to strategy and business vision.
Advise on technology and fintech products.
Use and promote AI tools in legal research, drafting, and contract review, and help the team work more efficiently.
Manage cross-functional projects relating to matters relevant to Nu’s growth.